Is Jackson, NJ 08527 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Jackson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Jackson, NJ 08527 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 4.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 256 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (26% then), homes sold faster (37 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $604,738. Overall, Jackson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Ocean County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Jackson ranks #390 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 54 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Barnegat Light 08006 (0% sold over asking) or Mantoloking 08738 (8% sold over asking), while Lakehurst 08733 (67% sold over asking) and Pine Beach 08741 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.